The Melbourne To Warrnambool (125th Year Ride)

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  • Опубликовано: 12 сен 2024
  • Dr Craig Fry organised 15 cyclists to ride from Melbourne to Warrnambool as a tribute to the 125th year of the great race. We set off at 4:30 on the 14th December 2020.
    The M2W is the second oldest bike race in the world to Liege Bastogne Liege. Ranging from 260 to 330km, it was also the longest one day bike race in the world for many years.
    Please support the Oz Cycling Futures Gofundme for Junior racing: www.gofundme.c...
    Special thanks to:
    Craig Fry: / pushbikewriter
    Jack Murray: / muzzmedia
    Nick Zhang: bit.ly/3t8xejn
    Lee Herbert: / captureink_au
    The Warrnambool Race Committee: bit.ly/39x55Lf
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    ⭐️ INSTAGRAM:: geni.us/RSL5ek

Комментарии • 219

  • @cyclingmaven
    @cyclingmaven  3 года назад +24

    Craig Fry very generously set up a go fund me to support the country based juniors in their endeavours to race at the elite level. If you can support the cause it would be appreciated. www.gofundme.com/f/cycling-futures

  • @michaelberryman6788
    @michaelberryman6788 3 года назад +144

    Mark, to be honest mate, you make the best cycling videos on RUclips. Life also happens, but it's great to have you back making content.

    • @DanTuber
      @DanTuber 3 года назад

      So true. All the other vlog stuff is boring to watch.

    • @allanfoster6965
      @allanfoster6965 3 года назад

      Hear hear!👍👍👏👏👏👏

    • @bettjeman123
      @bettjeman123 3 года назад

      Couldn’t have said it better... miss you Mark !!

    • @somnumna2606
      @somnumna2606 3 года назад +4

      Agree. He certainly has an eye and his editing is top grade.
      Also, good ballsy effort saying yes to the ride and having a crack!

    • @allanfoster6965
      @allanfoster6965 3 года назад

      @@somnumna2606 yep that was ballsy. 130km+!

  • @emaniebo
    @emaniebo 3 года назад +38

    Finally. The Legend is back. Long live, Maven!

  • @RobBobPenny
    @RobBobPenny 3 года назад +18

    Holy shit we’ve missed you Mark, great to see you back in the saddle. ✌🏼

  • @randyfrolen9620
    @randyfrolen9620 3 года назад +28

    This post made me smile, just seeing you back on the bike and bringing this type of content is what made you so special in a sea of sameness of video's. I truly hope all is well with the family and work for you. Thanks again for this.

  • @allisterlovett665
    @allisterlovett665 3 года назад +13

    What a wonderful surprise to find this in the feed this morning.

  • @mikeboston4112
    @mikeboston4112 3 года назад +8

    Out of 10..........that was an 11! Great way to start a Saturday morning here in the UK. Thanks Mark

  • @marsallefrancisco4851
    @marsallefrancisco4851 3 года назад

    Seeing Phil Anderson made this video extra amazing.I had pictures of Phil on my high school locker door in early 80's.Awesome!

  • @allanfoster6965
    @allanfoster6965 3 года назад +1

    Mark. You are on song there mate. Brilliant stuff. 👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍😊😊

  • @jpulizzano
    @jpulizzano 3 года назад

    Ah yes.....Have enjoyed your videos a ton..especially this time of the year here in Wisconsin. Temps here over the last couple of weeks have been in the single digits with lows at night well below zero. But enough about winter.....My, I guess you had some big hitters on that ride!!! Simon G..ouch!!! Oh I see you guys are parents again,,Congrats are in order!!! Again, thanks for the WARM video....soooo looking forward to May.....when the Snow and Ice is finally gone. Keep the videos coming.....they give me hope summer is around the corner!!

  • @WayneCrowley
    @WayneCrowley 3 года назад

    What a pleasant surprise to find in my feed. Absolute legends of cycling and the warnie. Wonderfully put together. topped off my rewatch of all for one yesterday in cracking fashion. thank you Maven.

  • @fitzy4578
    @fitzy4578 3 года назад +5

    No one has come close to the quality of your content since you took a step back mate. Really enjoyed this one!

  • @shaunelliott5408
    @shaunelliott5408 3 года назад

    Great video watching this in Guernsey weather crap and in total lockdown so great to see blue skies and sun !! Thank you.👍👍

  • @simonfharrison
    @simonfharrison 3 года назад +1

    Miserable, cold, wet and windy Saturday morning in the UK made infinitely better because of this video. I’ve been sat here with a stupid grin on my face for 14+ minutes. Loved every second.

    • @cyclingmaven
      @cyclingmaven  3 года назад +1

      Mate this comment makes all that time editing worth it. Thanks. 🤙

  • @georgemacias7576
    @georgemacias7576 3 года назад

    Good too in have your vids back brother. Greetings from Texas 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @peterway9147
    @peterway9147 3 года назад +3

    Maven. It’s late but WHAT a post. One of your best, if I may indulge. Earlier this month we bade farewell to a legend in my life. Graeme Smart. He podiumed once in the Warnie and crashed on Raglan another time. He taught a few of us more about riding than any others. Thanks for this. It reminds me of the iconic stature of this event and those who compete. Bless you Smartie we miss you!

  • @tomandsamuel
    @tomandsamuel 3 года назад +15

    Yeeeeeeeesssssssss! Love the Maven! Cracking human!!!

  • @robarmstrong3408
    @robarmstrong3408 3 года назад

    Fantastic to have you back Mark. Great to see you back on the bike again as a bonus.

  • @mvnorsel6354
    @mvnorsel6354 3 года назад

    I studied in Warrnambool ,in 1997 rode to Melbourne 270km in 9 hours with a slight tail wind. Couldn't do it now .Warrnambool has some great ,quiet roads.

  • @burrowingbadger
    @burrowingbadger 3 года назад

    What a pleasurable watch! Looked like a rewarding day in the saddle 🤙🏼🤙🏼

  • @paulb4885
    @paulb4885 3 года назад

    Thanks Mark and team for your efforts in making and sharing this video. Thanks also to the riders for honouring the race

  • @gregpestell3626
    @gregpestell3626 3 года назад

    Maven you got me in to cycling and it's awesome to have your cycling videos back to inspire. Keep them coming!

  • @andrelloyd4010
    @andrelloyd4010 3 года назад

    Lovely footage Mark of a great event. Many thanks for producing and kindly sharing the moments. 🙏

  • @felixjackson2670
    @felixjackson2670 3 года назад

    How fantastic. Thanks for that and great to see you on the bike. Hope your family is happy and well.

  • @FATTYDH216
    @FATTYDH216 3 года назад

    It just feels ..... Right.... that you're back in my computer again making Cycling Vids . Ace .......

  • @abstractgroove160
    @abstractgroove160 3 года назад

    Lovely video as always Mark. Cracking surprise seeing a film from you pop in my feed.

  • @riderrunco
    @riderrunco 3 года назад +2

    Great have a cycling blog again. Makes me want ride a long one again

  • @onemetre
    @onemetre 3 года назад

    Some great footage. Amazing to see Phil and his Baum throw back bike.

  • @mikeneville3912
    @mikeneville3912 3 года назад

    Marc great to see you posting again. Really missed the channel. Best of luck.

  • @nannerb
    @nannerb 3 года назад +2

    Watching this in the UK, feels weird seeing everyone in summer kit! Great video Mark 🙌

  • @lilth501
    @lilth501 3 года назад

    Wowl a bunch of Legends off Aussie cycling..
    Simon Gerrans was working in London working last year..

  • @mrstanhope1516
    @mrstanhope1516 3 года назад +2

    Great video, as a brit was ignorant of this race and it's history. Nice to have the maven back on youtube 👍

  • @michellejones7933
    @michellejones7933 3 года назад

    Great video Mark, great to have the Maven back, we have missed your great videos

  • @MrRideBikesFastDownHills
    @MrRideBikesFastDownHills 3 года назад

    Great vid Mark. Really happy to have you back and posting content. You are looking much leaner and happy in yourself. Much aroha to you and the family.

  • @cactusrider7686
    @cactusrider7686 3 года назад

    love watching your riding videos my dude! Even if you put out 2 videos a year, you are still my fav. Cheers from Texas. Sending positive vibes

  • @paulouellet4926
    @paulouellet4926 3 года назад

    Incredible video Maven! Have been following you since before IPWR and you are still producing quality content!

  • @jackdubberley63
    @jackdubberley63 3 года назад

    Good to see you on here again, loving the past few videos. Hope everything’s going alright with you and family during these crazy times

  • @bee_whisper
    @bee_whisper 3 года назад

    a brilliant video and im glad so see your content back out there ... miss the cycling videos

  • @pouringjars5714
    @pouringjars5714 3 года назад +4

    best day ever when the cyclist formerly known as maven drops unexpected content. cracking. human.

  • @markwright5969
    @markwright5969 3 года назад +2

    Mark, you capture everything. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
    The passion you have shines through in this video.
    The spirit of the peloton, the banter, comradery and knowing everyone is looking out for each other is beautiful to see.
    A huge lift to anyone watching in these difficult time. Carry on the good work. 👍🏻⭐️💪🏻🚴🏼‍♂️

  • @nikblyth8047
    @nikblyth8047 3 года назад

    Hey Mark. Great video. Hope life is good and all is well. Great to see you on the bike again.

  • @calrc123
    @calrc123 3 года назад +1

    Sheer poetry!!!! You don’t post much but when you do the world stops. Please post more often.

  • @tigers586
    @tigers586 3 года назад +3

    Mark, just watched this here in the UK. That was simply an amazing video your content is always quality. Would also love to do this ride some day looks epic! 👊

  • @gregoxenham2842
    @gregoxenham2842 3 года назад

    That was great Mark. I really enjoyed that. And I thought Phil was older than me. Turns out he’s three years younger. Watched him many times here in Europe as a proud Aussie trapped in Britain. What a bunch of golden oldies.

  • @brianstent1610
    @brianstent1610 3 года назад

    Great video mark with some legendary riders, with lots of laughs ! Keep the fantastic videos going ! Very enjoyable

  • @barryshields3648
    @barryshields3648 3 года назад

    ABSURD AWESOME and probably the best cycling video of all time. Thank you.

  • @AndrewJones-tj6et
    @AndrewJones-tj6et 3 года назад +2

    I saw your name on the start list for this commemorative Warny ride and hoped you would produce some awesome coverage and well you fully delivered. I think you're coverage of the Warny back in 2016 is some of the best you've done... top notch. I encourage all to go back and have a look.

  • @KC-wz6nf
    @KC-wz6nf 3 года назад

    Stumbled upon this channel and glad I did. Great video mate, keep em coming please!

  • @dustinkellycramer940
    @dustinkellycramer940 3 года назад

    Great video Maven! Makes me want to ride again, thanks 👍

  • @craigpaterson4713
    @craigpaterson4713 3 года назад

    Missed ya m8 watched your latest VLOG your quite simply the best ......legend

  • @leeomurchu1213
    @leeomurchu1213 3 года назад

    No matter how long the videos are always worth the wait 👌 Nice work lads, savage effort. 👍

  • @leedenton870
    @leedenton870 3 года назад

    Great video Mark. I had no idea about the race or it's history. So a huge thanks for that.

  • @jelleyoni
    @jelleyoni 3 года назад +2

    Wowww, after being out the game for quite a while now you still have it mate. Enjoyed your video from second 0 till the end!!!

  • @-NT-
    @-NT- 3 года назад

    So good to see the Maven back! Cracking video from a cracking human!

  • @sambrown1779
    @sambrown1779 3 года назад +2

    Holy crap mate.
    You STILL produce the BEST Australian Cycling content. Even in retirement. Thank you so much. Bloody awesome work. 😎✌️

  • @LukeThomasLTZ
    @LukeThomasLTZ 3 года назад

    Great post Mark. Good to see you riding and Vlogging such legends.

  • @budvarian
    @budvarian 3 года назад

    Great to see this video. Concur with the many comments about your videos, they are really top quality.

  • @mickyprovost872
    @mickyprovost872 3 года назад

    Thanks for sharing, loved it. Micky (London)

  • @tailoredfitness7950
    @tailoredfitness7950 3 года назад

    Mark!!!! Dont leave us this time!!!! I miss your videos!!!

  • @TriathlonDan
    @TriathlonDan 3 года назад

    Incredible video Mark. Great to see you still do some pedalling!

  • @Cyclingchoice
    @Cyclingchoice 3 года назад +4

    Great to see Gerro doing this pace, such a wonderful guy.

    • @TheMrbrookster
      @TheMrbrookster 3 года назад

      Hes a legend, I see he chose not to wear the former nation champ bands on his Jersey.

  • @fabiandegussion5134
    @fabiandegussion5134 3 года назад +2

    Missed your content mark. Massive love and respect from the uk.

  • @mrpaton01
    @mrpaton01 3 года назад +2

    You have no idea how much I've missed you videos mate. Wish I new when you guys did it, I would have met you at out mail box on Simon's Hill with some beers

  • @flerganblergan
    @flerganblergan 3 года назад +2

    Mark, that is just the best video that you have done. Period.
    Look forward to seeing further vids re M2W.
    Great work.

  • @tomgoold8694
    @tomgoold8694 3 года назад

    Always a joy to appreciate your talent Mark! Thanks for sharing the experience with us all in your naturally gifted way. All the best to you and the family.

  • @ajfmaughan
    @ajfmaughan 3 года назад

    Great to have you back Maven. Great vid thanks mate.

  • @jelleschouten0
    @jelleschouten0 3 года назад

    Good to see you're doing so well Mark. Enjoyed the video

  • @martinandersen684
    @martinandersen684 3 года назад

    another fantastic video Mark :-) great to see you back on the bike

  • @jonmc7583
    @jonmc7583 3 года назад

    Mark, I can’t even tell you how much I enjoyed this video. You make some of the best cycling content I’ve seen and I’m thrilled you’re still around. So happy you’re doing well, the family is doing well and you’ve made it through the pandemic. Whether you make 1 video a month or 1 a year, I’m here for it. Cheers!

  • @jeffjackson144
    @jeffjackson144 3 года назад

    Very Cool Mark! Thanks for sharing this race! Take Care of All!

  • @Megaboyd
    @Megaboyd 3 года назад

    The Maven, The OG. Still killin it man. Great stuff.

  • @happyjim8027
    @happyjim8027 3 года назад +1

    Such a fantastic way to end my work week. Thanks, Maven. My best to the family.

  • @gavincasizzi4367
    @gavincasizzi4367 3 года назад +1

    Now thats how a cycling video should be made, thanks Mark great watch! Trust you and the fam are all well 👌

  • @donjagoe
    @donjagoe 3 года назад

    Classic Maven blog. Superb!

  • @emaniebo
    @emaniebo 3 года назад +7

    It’s been a while, your camera’s not even focusing. Epic!

  • @jamesgreene1979
    @jamesgreene1979 3 года назад

    Woke up this morning and saw this was uploaded, clicked save to watch later. Watch, and as per the norm, Maven makes a class video. Loved it.

  • @ohnezuckerohnefett
    @ohnezuckerohnefett 3 года назад

    You are such a talented filmmaker, Mark. And I love your work even more when it comes as a surprise and a bit like a rare diamond, so much better than a daily dose.

  • @itsdeebs5156
    @itsdeebs5156 3 года назад +1

    Can't express how happy I am to see another video from you mate. Always great quality..you've done this great race a fantastic service...and this is an absolutely amazing video! Thank you keep up the great work legend

  • @jean-claudetschannen9058
    @jean-claudetschannen9058 3 года назад

    Excellent vid as usual ! Just a remark: I'm afraid it's not the second oldest bicycle race ever organised. Take a look :
    Milano-Torino 1871 Tour du Lac Léman (Geneva) 1879 Paris-Brest-Paris 1891 Paris-Clermont 1892 Bern-Geneva 1892 Liege-Bastogne-Liege 1892 Wien-Berlin 1893 Bilbao-San Sebastian
    1893 Maastricht-Nijmegen-Maastricht 1893 Amsterdam-Arnhem 1894 Paris-Dinant 1894 Milano-Muenchen 1894 Romanshorn-Geneva 1894 Lyon-Paris-Lyon 1894. And probably a few others I've never heard of...Keep on posting! Good job, Mark.

    • @timmcgrath7059
      @timmcgrath7059 3 года назад

      yes true, of these early races M2W and LBL are the only ones still running

  • @nedt
    @nedt 3 года назад

    Excellent video. Thankyou for bringing it to us.

  • @raymondencinas3067
    @raymondencinas3067 3 года назад

    Mark thank you sharing this video nicely done...

  • @_LeeTurner
    @_LeeTurner 3 года назад +2

    You captured the day perfectly. Well done mate.

  • @NathanRzepecki
    @NathanRzepecki 3 года назад

    Good video maven. Good to see you got out for half of it. Keep them up buddy

  • @Juzzy007
    @Juzzy007 3 года назад

    You've done the 125th Anniversary proud, mate. Beautifully edited. It's a pleasure watching another of your uploads.

  • @seansmith6455
    @seansmith6455 3 года назад

    God, I missed these videos. Simply the best cycling vlogger of all-time. Maven is back!

  • @Dcrainmaker
    @Dcrainmaker 3 года назад +3

    Awesome stuff Mark - love it!

  • @lewisthompson6205
    @lewisthompson6205 3 года назад +1

    Guess who's back
    Back again!!!
    I've missed these.

  • @CheezeBeats
    @CheezeBeats 3 года назад

    Great video I loved every second of it. Thank you for your work Mark. Hopefully there are more videos to come in the near future again! Keep safe and healthy. All the best from a german fan for more than 5 years!

  • @johnsanderson1809
    @johnsanderson1809 3 года назад

    This video makes me happy for a number of reasons. Firstly, being in the UK in the middle of a very grim and very locked-down winter it's great to see warm weather rides where people can shake hands, be near each other and ride in a group - all highly restricted in the this-is-how-not-to-handle-a-pandemic UK. Perhaps we should have watched the way Victoria locked it right down in August and seen that it actually worked.
    But secondly, it's great to see you again riding your bike Mark, and making videos. More power to you pal..!

    • @michelegraham9044
      @michelegraham9044 3 года назад

      It's Queensland you should be looking at for how to handle the crisis.Queensland has always been the butt of jokes about us having 2 heads etc but many thousands from down south escaped here to their holiday homes before lockdown. Some multimillionaires & a few celebrities hired yachts & sailed here. Wrongly IMO only the skipper eneded up in court. The only change to our lifestyle was once I was asked to wear a mask to an eye check up. Southerners are buying up our properties sight unseen at prices 30-40% more than their pre virus value. Tourism is thriving. Victoria was the worst affected state.

    • @timdixo
      @timdixo 3 года назад

      @@michelegraham9044
      Qld hasn’t done anything special,it’s NSW that should take the prize. Considering the throughput of internationals through that state they’ve done incredibly well in the absence of harsh lockdown measures. The border control game playing shenanigans from the Qld premier have been a little unbecoming.

  • @L31GHJ
    @L31GHJ 3 года назад

    This is what I have missed mate, love your cycling vids! Recently went back and re-watched some of your grand tour vlogs good times!

  • @lindsaycripps1597
    @lindsaycripps1597 3 года назад +2

    Great to see you back on the bike. Cracking video.

  • @paullewis1566
    @paullewis1566 3 года назад

    As echoed in other comments, it’s get to see you on the bike again and creating great content in your original style. Simply put, thank you Mark it was great!

  • @zzhughesd
    @zzhughesd 3 года назад +1

    What a crew Mark. All the old pros. Quality.

  • @stratbutcher
    @stratbutcher 3 года назад

    Nice to see you back on the bike Mave, and back on the Tube. Events like this are what it's really all about :)

  • @dingodoggy66
    @dingodoggy66 3 года назад

    This is great! Love your work Maven 👌

  • @sechal
    @sechal 3 года назад

    Maven you haven’t missed a beat! Loved this video. So glad you made it. Have been following you for years. What a treat.

  • @cliffordchaperon6795
    @cliffordchaperon6795 3 года назад

    Mark - so so great to see this. Crowie mentioned to me a few highlights and it was a delight to see this actual vision of the ride. It was very moving & I appreciate you & the teams efforts to show us the mastery, dedication, work etc that the great riders have put into bike riding for so many years. Hats off to you.

  • @marcusFZ6
    @marcusFZ6 3 года назад

    Great video and such a cool looking ride. I can only imagine that kinda pace those guys were sitting on. You did very well to hang on for as long as you did. The fulIl course is a major ask of most people.
    I hope that you had a blast and enjoy the elite company.

  • @AussieInJapan
    @AussieInJapan 3 года назад

    Sensational video, glad that this popped up in RUclips recommendations! Had seen your videos, this is one of the best cycling videos I’ve seen. Amazed at how far you guys rode!

  • @huntingsynth
    @huntingsynth 3 года назад

    Legend...dude you are amazing...just do you...we love it